Harrell on his reaction to the Astros’ decision: It was just one of those things where you don’t really think it’s the best thing but it’s just one of those deals where it is what it is. You just kind of have to do it and you just kind of wear it.

How long he’ll be in the bullpen: No. I have no clue. (Bo Porter) just told me today, be ready if you need to go in the game. They haven’t really relayed much to me.

Surprised by the move: Yeah, I was shocked. I was really shocked.

Big season for him, still feels like he’s an MLB starter: Yeah. I didn’t realize this until someone told me today but I’m tied with Felix Hernandez for 10 starts with one run or less in all of baseball. I think that’s kind of tough to move a guy like that down to the bullpen. But they make the decision so it’s their call. … I feel like I’ve been pretty durable and I’ve given a lot. It’s just — that’s why I was completely shocked and caught off guard by it.

Still wants to pitch for Astros: I mean, yeah. It’s one of those things where you’ve got a new regime in here. They want their guys and it’s coming later in the season; it’s getting closer to September. So they’re going to try their guys and see what happens.

Did Porter explain what he must accomplish in the bullpen: No. I’m just going to the bullpen. We didn’t talk about anything else.

Making best of situation: Yeah. I don’t even know what role I’m going to be used in. So it’s just go down to the bullpen. They haven’t really said anything to me about any of that stuff today.